Their aspirations are underpinned by an influential annual report into the state of the air show industry, which says that no other event can deliver the economic benefits that an air show can bring.

The British Air Display Association industrial review surveyed 18 shows, quizzing them about a range of issues and statistics including attendances, costs, and estimated community benefit.

It reported that seaside shows generated “at least £73m” in economic benefit adding: “Seaside events continue to be economically important, with several event organisers reporting estimated financial benefits in the tens of millions.”The survey also said: “For seaside events, 2017 was, once again, a positive season. These high-profile displays continue to deliver; bringing huge numbers of people to local economies.”

A total of 4.6m attended all the UK’s air events including 3.4m visiting seafront shows, which were relatively unaffected in a pivotal season with extra restrictions following the Shoreham air show jet crash.

The BADA report concluded: “Economically, the air display industry continues to deliver multi-million pound benefits to communities across the country, both in terms of the amount spent in delivering their events and the spend by the large audiences attending them.”

GYTABIA chairman Gareth Brown said: “This report provides the facts and figures to show why we firmly believe our exciting new air show will provide a big boost for the economy of Great Yarmouth and a wide surrounding area.”

Further announcements about flying displays, parking and transport arrangements will be made in the coming weeks.